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Wingspan is Birds Australia's full-colour membership magazine. It is published in March, June, September and December, and is received by all Birds Australia members. For a glimpse inside the Wingspan pages download brief versions of previous issues below.

Features

THE ORANGE-BELLIED PARROT
A closer look at the politics around this 'much maligned little beast'.
Text by Sean Dooley

CHRISTIDIS AND BOLES 2008: THE BIRDS AUSTRALIA VIEW
A commentary on the revised taxonomy.
Text by Guy Dutson

TRUMPED-UP CORELLA INDEED!
Recovery efforts for the high-profile Orange-bellied Parrott provide and important role in biodiversity conservation.
Text by Glenn Ehmke, Chris Tzaros, Peter Menkhorst and Mark Holdsworth

BEACH-NESTING BIRDS GET A HELPING HAND
Management actions make a difference for Hooded Plovers along the Victorian coast.
Text by Grainne Maguire

TO SAVE A THREATENED BIRD
Volunteers are the backbone of the Threatened Bird Network.
Text by Dean Ingwersen

A BIRD ON THE LAND IS WORTH TEN IN THE BUSH
An overview of the Bird Atlassing in Regions Project and other Atlas projects.
Text by John Peter, Chris Sanderson, Meghan Cullen, Andrew Silcocks and Andrew Dunn

NOTHING TO BE SNEEZED AT
Avian influenza and its implications for Australia.
Text by Rob Heinsohn, David Roshier and Leo Joseph

THREE GREAT FOREST OWLS
Close encounters with Sooty, Masked and Powerful Owls in the forests.
Text and Photos by David Hollands

THE CLOUD FORESTS OF ECUADOR
The lush habitat of cloud forests in the Andes harbours many brilliant birds.
Text and Photos by Ian Montgomery

TOP END TREATS
A whirlwind trip through one of Australia's iconic birding destinations.
Text by Andrew Stafford

REPORTS: BIRDS AUSTRALIA RARITIES COMMITTEE
Over 250 species thrive in the tropical outback of the Top End.
Text and Photos by Stuart Cooney

Regulars

The President Writes
Letters to the Editor
Conservation Directions
Stray Feathers
Twitcher's Corner
BA Member Profile: Andrew Ley
New Books
Noticeboard
Around the Regional Groups
Directory

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